California's AI bill: Will it protect consumers or gut the technology?
August 8, 2024 3 am Pacific Time California is a world leader in artificial intelligence, which means we’re expected to…
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New real estate commission rules could change the cost of buying a home
For decades, if you wanted a real estate agent to help you buy or sell a home, the model was…
Wall Street sell-off: why it happens and what it indicates
It's a nail-biting moment on Wall Street. Stocks had been falling at a worrying rate for several days, but on…
The Simple, Selfish Reason Silicon Valley Billionaires Support Trump
To the editor: It must be tough being a Silicon Valley billionaire these days. (“Why Some Silicon Valley Investors Are…
Editorial: California regulator is failing the legal cannabis market
In a state where the illegal marijuana market is still far larger than the legal one, the biggest draw for…
McDonald's plant-based burger disappears in San Francisco
McDonald's had high hopes for its signature plant-based burger when it launched it in California and Texas two years ago,…
California restaurants could charge service fees. The emergency measure overcomes the obstacle
California restaurateurs are counting the days until July 1, when a state law will be enacted that will prohibit restaurants,…
Do adaptogens really work? Explaining the ingredient of the trendy drink
Licorice root, reishi mushrooms, and vitamin B-6 are often among the ingredients listed in various adaptogenic drinks. (Rebecca Peloquin /…
Hate hidden hotel fees? In California, they are on the verge of being illegal.
If you're making summer or fall travel plans, be prepared for an increase in some of the advertised prices, which,…
Fast food chains launch 'cheap menu' war after cost complaints. It will last?
Millions of American families are heading out on the road for summer vacation, and ordering food on the go tends…